The world of professional wrestling lost another legend as WWE Hall of Famer Paul Orndoff passed away today at the age of 71 in Fayetteville, Georgia.
Known in the ring as Mr. Wonderful, Orndoff was first a standout running back at the University of Tampa in the early 1970s. He scored 21 touchdowns and gained more than 2,000 all-purpose yards.
That talent was good enough to get himself drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the 12th round of the 1973 NFL Draft. He never played a down for the Black & Gold, failing to pass the physical.
He later played one season for the Jacksonville Sharks of the World Football League in 1975. After one season, he began training to become a professional wrestler.
Wrestling Great Mr Wonderful Paul Orndoff Passes Away at 71
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Paul Orndorff, WWE Hall of Fame Wrestler, Dies at 71
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1. Ted Hendricks, 1975-1983
Hendricks was a star before he came to the Raiders, being selected All-Pro in 1971 and helping the Baltimore Colts win Super Bowl V with a 16-13 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. The Colts went 14-2-1 in that 1970 season and the Raiders certainly noticed him when Baltimore beat them, 27-17, in the AFC Championship Game, especially when he sacked quarterback Daryle Lamonica. The 6-7, 220-pound Hendricks was drafted by the Colts in the second round (No. 15 overall) of the 1969 NFL Draft out of Miami (Fla.), where he was a three-time All-American, was named 1968 Lineman of the Year by United Press International and finished fifth in the Heisman Trophy voting after recording 327 tackles in three years and being voted into the Miami Hall of Fame. Hendricks had 347 tackles and 18½ sacks in his five seasons with the Colts, plus 11 interceptions for 147 yards in returns, and added five fumble recoveries for 31 yards and a touchdown. However, he played his final